One story to tell all the stories
A competency-based interview revolves around telling one story that tells all the stories. To know that Lionel Messi can produce […]
Follow the leader
In a competency-based interview or application form, when you tell a story about how you lead, it is vital that […]
‘How did you prepare for this interview’
Q: In a recent job interview, I was asked a very unusual question: ‘how did you prepare for this interview?’ […]
Speak for yourself
In an interview, there’s a subtle dance between being sure of your skills and coming across as arrogant, writes Liam […]
Hand talkers, plough on
The greatest moment in an interview training session is when the client starts to talk with their hands, writes Liam […]
Why ‘why’ is crucial in an interview
The unspoken question in a job interview is “why?”. The story you’re telling, the example you’re illustrating, should not just […]
Preparation maketh the presentation
Q: I recently applied for a promotion. I was surprised when I found out the interview process would include delivering […]
Dealing with competency-based probe
In competency-based interviews, you tell stories about things you have done. The purpose is to demonstrate a particular competency – […]
Bad form as closing date passes by
Q: The closing date was today. Last night, after much procrastination, I finally opened the application form and started to […]
A strong aversion to the weakness question
Q: “I haven’t done an interview in years. How do they even work these days? The last time I did […]